The US federal government decided to lift restrictions on telemedicine services for seniors under Medicare. This move should have happened years ago since it would have protected countless high-risk citizens from getting exposed to COVID-19. The damage ahead can be mitigated by quickly designing new telehealth and telemedicine options.
FCC approves $200 million telehealth program to combat the COVID-19 challenge
Chairman of Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai announced plans for telehealth funding. This proposal sets aside $200 million to assist healthcare providers purchase technology and broadband connectivity for telehealth services.
Trump boosts teleradiology services to combat challenges posed by coronavirus
President Donald Trump has said that his administration will waive certain federal rules to facilitate more doctors to provide care remotely by using video chats and other services. This move aims at increasing number of doctors participating in telehealth programs to ease practising in states other than where they are licensed.